Jaizer 2,864 Posted September 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Berry9 said: I know sport and politics should not be mixed but as an I am appalled that Glasgow have signed Russian rider. As far as I am concerned every point he and his uncle take is stained with Ukrainian blood. Shame on the BSPL for sanctioning it. https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/other-sport/the-russian-rider-signed-by-peterborough-panthers-and-his-passionate-anti-war-message-4181778 Still want to carry on your nonsense stance? 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allthegearbutnaeidea 1,734 Posted September 13, 2023 Berry’s been too busy reading the mainstream news and not reading his speedway news. These guys are all riding under the Polish flag and have done exactly what you want them to 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,098 Posted September 13, 2023 42 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Not jealous at all. But what I like, as do nearly all speedway fans, is an even playing field. Last years debacle in the PL when Lambert came in for BV killed the competition stone dead. The same has now happened in the Championship but this time it’s because of a ridiculous rule which allows it. What rule maker in their right mind thought, “Tarasenko can come into the PL on a 5, and for good measure he can come into the Championship on the same assessed average”. Yes Poole could have done this. “Sorry Kyle but we are replacing you with a guy that’s hardly going to drop a point. Hope you find some work”. Not the right thing to do and glad the Fords didn’t consider it. Last season we kept the same seven riders and this year we have done the same, except for Adam Roynon getting injured. He replaced a rider that had left the club not one we sacked . I love the meltdown on this signing, even if it was another club it would still have been hilarious how much of a strop some are having over this signing, especially you. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,098 Posted September 13, 2023 13 minutes ago, Jaizer said: https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/other-sport/the-russian-rider-signed-by-peterborough-panthers-and-his-passionate-anti-war-message-4181778 Still want to carry on your nonsense stance? Doesn’t suit the narrative just light a Cigar sit back crack a can and enjoy the meltdown. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,864 Posted September 13, 2023 5 minutes ago, Gazc said: He replaced a rider that had left the club not one we sacked . I love the meltdown on this signing, even if it was another club it would still have been hilarious how much of a strop some are having over this signing, especially you. Not forgetting we wanted the pole first who was half way to Plymouth on the Tuesday. Doesn't suit the narrative though 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noelinho 922 Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Steve Shovlar said: Yes Poole could have done this. “Sorry Kyle but we are replacing you with a guy that’s hardly going to drop a point. Hope you find some work”. No-one wanted shot of Marcin, apart from perhaps rabbitman. Marcin chose to leave, possibly under a some pressure from his Polish club, but most definitely not because we wanted him gone. We were very happy with him. He was the best #2 in the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,371 Posted September 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Berry9 said: I thought someone else might of brought it up. I have now put my tin hat on You were not really that interested then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,042 Posted September 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: Not jealous at all. But what I like, as do nearly all speedway fans, is an even playing field. Last years debacle in the PL when Lambert came in for BV killed the competition stone dead. The same has now happened in the Championship but this time it’s because of a ridiculous rule which allows it. What rule maker in their right mind thought, “Tarasenko can come into the PL on a 5, and for good measure he can come into the Championship on the same assessed average”. Yes Poole could have done this. “Sorry Kyle but we are replacing you with a guy that’s hardly going to drop a point. Hope you find some work”. Not the right thing to do and glad the Fords didn’t consider it. Last season we kept the same seven riders and this year we have done the same, except for Adam Roynon getting injured. You do realise why Poole have not made changes in the last couple of seasons - because they've had successful teams, not because they're taking a moral stance. Glasgow have actually don't the exact same thing as Poole, replaced one rider in two seasons due to injury (Roynon) or unavailability (Nowak). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berry9 98 Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Jaizer said: https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/other-sport/the-russian-rider-signed-by-peterborough-panthers-and-his-passionate-anti-war-message-4181778 Still want to carry on your nonsense stance? Where in that statement does he denounce Russia and Putin? Its a carefully drafted statement of convenience that's all. I am not blaming sportsmen for Russias invasion but surely a blanket ban on anything Russian sends the right message and letting someone in through the back door is not playing ball Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,700 Posted September 13, 2023 11 minutes ago, Berry9 said: Where in that statement does he denounce Russia and Putin? Its a carefully drafted statement of convenience that's all. I am not blaming sportsmen for Russias invasion but surely a blanket ban on anything Russian sends the right message and letting someone in through the back door is not playing ball Yawn... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berry9 98 Posted September 13, 2023 1 minute ago, BluPanther said: Yawn... Obviously a pacifist 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) Not so much as question about Tarasenko, but while watching the Cardiff GP, I noticed there was no flag/colours against Saifudinov. Can anyone shed any light on as to why? Edited September 13, 2023 by ruffdiamond Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted September 13, 2023 24 minutes ago, Berry9 said: Obviously a pacifist Read some history you pillock and not the Daily Mail. The 3 Russians riding in UK have no affiliation to Putin, have taken Polish licences and deserve to be welcomed here. Not everyone in taken in by the puppet in Kyiv. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JanAndersen 822 Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Berry9 said: Where in that statement does he denounce Russia and Putin? Its a carefully drafted statement of convenience that's all. I am not blaming sportsmen for Russias invasion but surely a blanket ban on anything Russian sends the right message and letting someone in through the back door is not playing ball I understand and agree with your position to an extent however we've got to be realistic here. If you were Russian would you come out publicly and denounce a despot who thinks nothing of bumping off dissenters? Not sure i would. His statement is as clear as he can probably safely (for him and his family) be. He has strong links to Poland so there's no reason he shouldn't race on a Polish licence. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JanAndersen 822 Posted September 13, 2023 53 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: Not so much as question about Tarasenko, but while watching the Cardiff GP, I noticed there was no flag/colours against Saifudinov. Can anyone shed any light on as to why? Emil was riding at Cardiff? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
